"Constructing the Constitution"
Introduction As you learned in this chapter, the 13 states cherished their independent governments and were comfortable with the loosely woven Articles of Confederation. However, by 1787 it was clear to many that the federal government provided under the Articles was inadequate in meeting the needs of the troubled nation. In fact, some believed the nation would suffer economic disaster if the Articles were not revised. Even so, few of the states' delegates that gathered at the Constitutional Convention envisioned the powerful central government that we have today. Go to this Web site to find out how the delegates' discussions, debates, and compromises shaped a new form of federal government-our Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Destination Title: A More Perfect Union: The Creation of the U.S. Constitution
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Directions Start at the A More Perfect Union: The Creation of the U.S. Constitution Web site.
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